 Celtic
Music: A Complete Guide by June Skinner Sawyers
The first
guide that charts Celtic music from its ancient roots through
its modern performers Celtic music means many things to many people.
To some it recalls the Irish rebel songs of the Clancy Brothers,
to others the ensemble playing of the Chieftains or Enya's ethereal
vocals. Yet Celtic music is much more than reels, jigs, and sentimental
ballads; it is also unaccompanied singing, feverish fiddle tunes,
the sweet strains of the Irish uileann pipes. It comes not just
from Ireland and Scotland but from Wales, Brittany, the Isle of
Man, and Cornwall. It informs the musical roots of Van Morrison
and U2, the performances of Riverdance, and the scores for such
films as Braveheart and Titanic. Celtic Music explores all aspects
of this music-from its roots to the exciting developments on the
contemporary scene. Sawyers profiles hundreds of artists, and
compiles suggestions for recommended listening as well as the
100 Essential Celtic Recordings. Lists of Celtic festivals and
publications are also included, together with record outlets,
record labels, and music schools, making this book essential for
all lovers of the music.
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![North Wales: Land of Song [SOUNDTRACK]](images/cover_wales_2.gif)
